10/10 Excellent
Prakriti G.
2 Apr 2025
Prakriti G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Escape to the Country
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About the area
Maitland
At this lodge, you'll be 12.9 km (8 mi) from Winter Art Bazaar and 15 km (9.3 mi) from Walka Water Works. Highlights at this lodge include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .This lodge offers an outdoor pool, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Rosebrook lodge include Aerohunter and Mindaribba Weddings.
What's nearby
- Winter Art Bazaar - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
- Walka Water Works - 16 min drive - 13.8 km
- Maitland Regional Art Gallery - 18 min drive - 17.2 km
- Maitland Showground - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
- Tocal Homestead - 22 min drive - 26.1 km
Getting around
- Telarah Station - 15 min drive
- Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 48 min drive
Restaurants
- Oporto - 14 min drive
- Guzman Y Gomez - 15 min drive
- Dartagnan's Café - 16 min drive
- Bliss Coffee Roasters - 16 min drive
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Escape to the Country
ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY AT HUNTER RIVER RETREAT.
If your looking to leave the city behind and unwind on the deck of your own private rustic cottage with stunning views, to sit back and sip a glass of fine Hunter Valley wine and do nothing but soak up the peace and serenity.
Perhaps a picnic on the mountain with a loved one, bush walking on our many trails, spotting local wildlife including our kangaroos and wallabies or feeding our farm animals interest you, then picturesque Hunter River Retreat is for you.
Hunter River Retreat is situated on 110 acres and approx. 2 hrs from Sydney, 15 minutes from Maitland, with boutique wineries close by and the main Hunter Valley wineries approx. 30 minutes away. Full Day Bus Winery Tours can also be organized that pick up from The Retreat - you can taste and not worry about driving.
Goanna Lodge is a private fully self-contained cabin with a huge deck, gourmet BBQ and stunning views which makes entertaining or a family get togethers on the deck a must.
The Goanna lodge has 3 bedrooms, the main bedroom featuring a queen bed, and a glass sliding door leading to the third bedroom, will be loved by the children and features a double bed and a loft bed above, along with a tv and dvd player.
If your looking to leave the city behind and unwind on the deck of your own private rustic cottage with stunning views, to sit back and sip a glass of fine Hunter Valley wine and do nothing but soak up the peace and serenity.
Perhaps a picnic on the mountain with a loved one, bush walking on our many trails, spotting local wildlife including our kangaroos and wallabies or feeding our farm animals interest you, then picturesque Hunter River Retreat is for you.
Hunter River Retreat is situated on 110 acres and approx. 2 hrs from Sydney, 15 minutes from Maitland, with boutique wineries close by and the main Hunter Valley wineries approx. 30 minutes away. Full Day Bus Winery Tours can also be organized that pick up from The Retreat - you can taste and not worry about driving.
Goanna Lodge is a private fully self-contained cabin with a huge deck, gourmet BBQ and stunning views which makes entertaining or a family get togethers on the deck a must.
The Goanna lodge has 3 bedrooms, the main bedroom featuring a queen bed, and a glass sliding door leading to the third bedroom, will be loved by the children and features a double bed and a loft bed above, along with a tv and dvd player.
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
With owner approval
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
On outside deck only
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: with owner approval
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8. Note from host: with owner approval For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Escape to the Country Maitland
Escape to the Country Private vacation home
Escape to the Country Private vacation home Maitland
Frequently asked questions
Does Escape to the Country have a pool?
Escape to the Country has a pool and a communal pool.
Is Escape to the Country family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as children's books and travel cots, it's no surprise that Escape to the Country is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Escape to the Country?
No, Escape to the Country does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Escape to the Country?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Escape to the Country?
No, pets are not allowed.
Escape to the Country Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sunita K.
2 Jan 2025
Farm Stay
We loved staying at Hunter Valley Retreat, kids and adult both enjoyed being so close to animals and feeding them. Eloise is a very warm and welcoming host and we all loved how much time she takes out to ensure you get close to animals. Its a beautiful spot
Sunita K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Parisa H.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, quiet place and a beautiful vintage style cottage
Overall we had a fantastic experience, the place was very cosy, comfortable and beautiful. The host also very responsive and helpful as we lost the power and they had fixed it with less than 5 minutes. Price wise was also reasonably cheap for the long weekend stay.
Parisa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
miriam v.
11 May 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great short stay. The house has everything you need. Kitchen essentials needs to be upgraded and cleanliness of property was poor. Overall had a good stay with my husband and 5 kids. Very remote and private property which we loved.
miriam v.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gina M.
7 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and perfect for a retrest
Communication from Eloise was great from booking date to end of the stay. The property was clean and in a great location, the retreat is a great place to stay to escape the city and enjoy nature. The facilities were amazing and we had no issues with our stay. Thank you Eloise! xx
Gina M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ryan S.
6 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and secluded
We loved our stay here! Troy and Eloise were fantastic hosts and were just a phone call away. The accommodation was amazing! We will definitely be back
Ryan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Rebecca H.
23 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cottage
Great entertaining space inside & out. Good facilities, but a little bit more up keep would be beneficial. Beautiful view & location.
Rebecca H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Josephine B.
21 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean , comfortable cabin.Large bedrooms & living areas.
Easy transaction, everything matched to what was offered.
Josephine B.
10/10 Excellent
Bianca V.
21 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a chill weekend away!
Had a great weekend away at the Hunter River Retreat. The hosts were amazing with their communications and put us in touch with great options for wine tours in the region. Would definitely stay again!
Bianca V.
10/10 Excellent
Melissa C.
6 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely spot
We had a lovely stay at the cabins, prompt response from our host Eloise and anything we needed was shortly made available. Very peaceful
Surroundings and the animals were so sweet! We loved it.
Melissa C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Laura B.
23 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and service
Eloise and Troy were the best hosts you could ask for. We had a blackout and within 20mins, they were able to get it fixed and the house was up running. The most gorgeous cabin to stay in with great facilities and not too far from the wineries either. Definitely recommending this to all my friends!
Laura B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020